John C Campbell Folk School Offers Locals Discount Tuition

The John C Campbell Folk School considers local residents a special part of the Folk School community. Visit the  studios, stroll the gardens and nature trails, or experience a concert or Community Dance. Share the excitement of special events such as the twice-yearly Auctions or Annual Fall Festival. As a full-time local resident, you always receive 50% off tuition rates on a stand-by basis. 

Full-time local residents are eligible to enjoy a 50% discount for any regularly priced class, on a space-available basis. To be considered a local student, you must be a full-time, permanent resident of one of these counties:
North Carolina: Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Macon, or Swain
Georgia: Fannin, Towns, or Union
Tennessee: Polk

Choose from Over 48 Subjects. Students of all levels will enjoy exploring varied craft genres. You'll also savor the cooking, music, dance, and Appalachian culture classes. Browse classes by subject, date or instructor on the  John C Campbell Folk School website. 

New Crafts Course Catalog Now Available on John C Campbell Folk SchoolCampus

The John C Campbell Folk School July 2013 - June 2014 Course Catalog has arrived. Copies may be picked up at the Keith House, and the colorful catalogs will reach subscrubers' mailboxes soon. The catalog's front and back covers display a whimsical peacock, and Page 2 features a very special story about the relationship between the two birds.

New for 2014, the January Advanced Weeks will be gone, and classes will be offered for multiple skill levels throughout January and 2014. All classes are now open for registration. So head for the Folk School grab a catalog or browse all the wonderful classes on the website.

John C Campbell Folk School Salutes the Arts and Crafts Movement

February 17-22 at John C Campbell Folk School a salute to the Arts and Crafts Movement celebrates this simple, elegant craftsmanship style.  A sampling of the Salute to the Arts &; Crafts Movement classes:

Instructor Susan Bach tiles

Arts and Crafts Tiles with a Modern Twist * Susan Bach
Morris-style Chair * Steven Tengelsen
Arts and Crafts Ironwork * Paul Garrett
Hammered Copper in the Arts and Crafts Tradition * Bob Trout and Michael Houser
Get a link for upcoming classes at John C Campbell Folk School HERE.